Improving Citizenship & Restoring Community: The 10th Conference of the International Institute for Restorative Practices

Source: (2007) Restorative Practices E-Forum. 10 December 2007.

All of these methods aim to provide constructive answers to conflicts occurring on the interpersonal, group and society level, ensuring participation for all those involved in and affected by a certain conflict, as well as empowering
citizens to come to agreements by which both their needs and interests are reflected upon in a balanced way. In other words, the search for solutions is always with the people involved, not against or without them. (excerpt)